Wines made from Riesling grapes of Similkameen Valley
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Similkameen Valley.
More informations about the variety Riesling
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
DVA of southern British Columbia west of the Okanagan, semi-desert climate (days reaching 40 °C, cool nights preserving acidity). Signature reds: peppery Cabernet Franc (raspberry, bell pepper, herbs), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (cassis, cedar), dense Syrah (blackberry, pepper, smoked bacon), supple Merlot (plum, cocoa). Taut Riesling and fruity Gamay Noir on shaded slopes. Floral Pinot Gris, ample Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 11% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 1% of Riesling